Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This premium full-day small-group tour (up to 14 guests) takes you deep into the heart of the Daintree region, showcasing the highlights of the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation in one unforgettable day. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury Mercedes Sprinter, with free pick-up from Cairns CBD, the Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas. Led by very experienced local guides, you’ll explore ancient rainforest, crystal-clear creeks, and the iconic Cape Tribulation beach, where two World Heritage-listed wonders meet: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics. Your day includes a Daintree River wildlife cruise, guided walk and swim at Mossman Gorge, morning tea with freshly baked scones, jam and cream, a delicious Aussie restaurant lunch, and tropical fruit tasting featuring fresh local seasonal produce. With a relaxed pace, personalised guiding, and daily departures, this is the perfect way to experience the very best of Far North Queensland.
Inclusions
What's included
- National Park entry fees
- Free pick up from all Cairns CBD & Northern Beaches Accommodation
- Experienced tour guides with intimate knowledge of the local area
- Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
- Luxury recent model Mercedes Sprinter bus
- Daintree River wildlife cruise
- Aussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
- Morning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
What's not
- Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks
Itinerary
Travel along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, with a stop at Rex Lookout for sweeping views over the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range.
Enjoy a short stop in the seaside town of Port Douglas, including a brief orientation before continuing to Mossman Gorge.
Take a shuttle into the Daintree National Park for a guided rainforest walk among ancient trees, granite boulders, and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a morning tea and, if conditions allow, a refreshing swim in the Mossman River.
Continue north through sugarcane fields to enjoy a restaurant lunch featuring local produce in a relaxed rainforest setting.
After lunch, join a guided river cruise and spot native wildlife, including crocodiles, birds, and other river species.
Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry into the world’s oldest living rainforest.
Explore the Cape Tribulation region where rainforest meets reef, with a guided walk through one of the most biodiverse areas of the Daintree.
A stop at the Alexandra Lookout is an opportunity to look back over the coastal road just traveled and take in the breathtaking views over the Daintree River mouth, Snapper Island and Low Isles.
Stopping along the way at one of the Daintree Ice Cream Shops for afternoon tea. Here you will have the opportunity to sample locally made ice-cream featuring seasonal fruits of the tropics (at own expense).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Discovery Tours Australia
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age to travel is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
- Small group of no more than 14 participants
How it compares in Cairns & the Tropical North
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 89 day trips we list in Cairns & the Tropical North.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 89.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairns & the Tropical North
Cairns is the gateway to Far North Queensland, with the Great Barrier Reef offshore, Daintree rainforest to the north and the Atherton Tablelands inland.
Cairns sits on Trinity Bay between the sea and a wall of forested ranges. The Esplanade has a public saltwater swimming lagoon and a long boardwalk beside mudflats where wading birds feed, and the Botanic Gardens hold tropical plants and a rainforest boardwalk. The city is the departure point for boats to the Great Barrier Reef, including the coral cay of Green Island and the rocky Fitzroy Island, and for flights over the reef.
Top-ranked sights in Cairns & the Tropical North: Great Barrier Reef, Barron Gorge National Park, Green Island.
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